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Welcome to The 91st MPEG Meeting!

The 91st MPEG Meeting is hosted by Information Processing Society of Japan/Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan (IPSJ/ITSCJ) [A Standards organizaition accredited by Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC)]

Meeting date - 2010-01-18/22 (Ad hoc 2010-01-16/17)

Meeting venue - Kyoto Research Park (KRP)

Address: Chudoji Minami-machi 134, shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8813, JapanTel: +81-75-322-7888Fax: +81-75-314-2968http://www.krp.co.jp/english/index.html

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Ms. Mayumi Koike (Espalier inc.)

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Tel: +81-78-855-8425

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January 18-22, 2010, Kyoto Research Park, Kyoto, Japan

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General Information

Where?

World Heritage City of Kyoto

Access from Abroad

Fly to the Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the besthttp://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asphttp://wikitravel.org/en/Kansai_International_Airport

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Access from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kyoto

JR (Japan Railroad) Limited Express Train "Haruka"3,490 Yen for reserved seat or 2,980 Yen for non-reserved (seat?)About 75 minutes from Kansai Airport Station to Kyoto stationDepartures every 30 minutesJR Kansai Airport Station is on the 2nd floor of the Airport Terminalhttp://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/train/index.html

Airport Limousine Bus2,300 Yen to Kyoto stationAbout 105 - 120 min. depending on road jamming conditionDepartures every 30 - 60 min.Bus Terminal - No. 8http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/bus/index.html

Shared Taxi "Sky Gate Shuttle" by MK Taxi Co.3,500 Yen to Kyoto City (Airport terminal to your hotel)No charge for 1 suitcase and carry-on luggage(Additional 1,000 Yen if you have more than one large item)Max 9 passengers per shuttle, drop off by route sequenceReservation at least 2 days before is needed, either online or by phoneTel. +81-75-702-5489, open 8 AM to 9 PM in JSThttp://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle/index.html

If you fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)

Take JR Narita Express train (NEX) to Tokyo station3,140 Yen and about 60 min. Then,Take JR Tokaido Shinkansen train "Nozomi" from Tokyo to Kyoto station13,720 Yen for reserved seat and about 140 min.

Access to the KRP from your hotel

(a)From Kyoto Tokyu Hotel15 min. walk or bus (2 stops) or taxi for 2 min.

(b)From the hotels near Kyoto stationTake JR Sagano (San-in) line local train (which stops every station) from Kyoto station toTambaguchi station (first stop from Kyoto station, 4 min., 140 Yen) and walk 5 min. Note: Express or Rapid train does not stop at Tambaguchi stationTake taxi for 10 min. from your hotel

Inside Map of Kyoto Station


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JR Sagano Line is track 32 and 33, Express Haruka to Kansai Airport is track 30.

JR Sagano line time table at Kyoto station


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Get off at Tambaguchi station (first stop from Kyoto station).Route map to the KRP is on the high wall of stairway as follows.Exit the station and turn to the left, the KRP is about a 5 minute walk.

Kansai Thru Pass

If you prefer cheaper way to get to and travel around Kyoto, you can use KANSAI THRU PASS, which

covers subways and railroads (except JR lines) in Kansai area, including Osaka, Hyogo, Nara Prefectures.

For details, see below:http://www.accessjapan.co.uk/newlookfactfile/kansaithrupass.html

Location of the KRP


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Site map of the KRP

Please visit Bldg4 -where convenience store (Seven-Eleven) is located - first when youcome to KRP. Registration desk will be located at the B1 floor of the Bldg4. (Bldg4 isshown in the below picture)


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Meeting Rooms of KRP

Facilities of KRP

Every meeting room has a PC projectorWireless LAN and Wired LAN will be provided in and around meeting areas (100Mbit/sec Internetlink)Every room has an internal telephone


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Restaurants, stores, and food stands near the KRP


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Restaurant PATIO in the KRP Bldg 1

　　　

Restaurants and food shops near the KRP

Lunch Box Stand-1: 300 Yen, Lunch Box Shop-2: 380 Yen

　　　

Sushi Bar (Rotation Style), Starbucks Drive-thru & Japanese Restaurant

　　　

Convenience store (Seven-Eleven)Located in the KRP bldg4. The store sells sandwiches, lunch boxes, mineral water, tea, juice, beer,liquor, stationary goods, umbrellas, cigarettes, etc

Time

Local Time is UTC/GMT + 9:00

Climate and Weather

Average temperature: 14.9C (58.8 F). Record high 33.5C (92.3 F); record low: -4 C (24.8 F). Rainfall:545.4mm. Kyoto, nestled amid rolling mountains, has a relatively mild climate.Winter: Winters can be cold, so dress appropriately. Wear an overcoat or jacket outside.


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Currency, Credit card and Bank

Local currency is the Yen (JPY). Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500yen and bank notes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen.

You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers. At theinternational airports, currency exchange counters are usually open during normal office hours.Banking hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Banks and post office are closed onSaturdays and Sundays.MasterCard and Visa are the credit cards most widely accepted followed by American Express.Foreign credit, debit and cash cards can be used at Post Office and Seven Bank ATMs throughoutJapan. Post offices where this service is available display stickers indicating which cards areaccepted. Cards from the Cirrus, Plus, Maestro and Visa Electron networks can be used. Acceptedcredit cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club.

Tipping

Tipping is not generally expected in Japan. When applicable, tips are included in the bill as a servicecharge.

Electricity and Power Plug

Electricity in Kyoto is 100 volts 60 hertzPower plug with 2 flat parallel pins, or blades, is used in JapanNote: USA type 3-pin plug can not be used since most of Japanese outlet sockets do not have ahole for ground pin.

　　　

Telephone Plug and Jack

RJ11 modular plug & jack are commonly used in JapanThere may be connection problem if hotel PBX has different wiring connection to hotel uniquetelephone set.

Mobile Phone

Neither GSM nor WiMAX type mobile phone can be used in Japan.Ask your mobile phone company if your mobile phone can be used in Japan.

Rental mobile phones are available at Kansai Airport. For details, see the link below:http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/rental/rental_list.html


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Sightseeing tours

You can make reservations of day time and/or evening time tour courses with English speaking tourguide at the JTB travel desk in the KRP on 18 and 19 January.See menu at the "Guided Tours" and "From KYOTO" inhttp://www.jtbgmt.com/sunrisetour/te7/

Useful links

http://www.kyoto.travel/ (official)http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/theme/sites/shrines/w_heritage/http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/index.htmlhttp://hellokcb.or.jp/eng/index.htmlhttp://www.kyotowinterspecial.com/http://SPOTLIGHT.accuweather.com/adcbin/netweather_v2/redirect.asp?p=world-forec(weather)



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Registration

Pre-registration to host

Please register NOW!

Delegates are requested to pre-register NO LATER THAN 2009-12-18.

Facilities fee

Delegates are requested to contribute a Facilities fee of JPY 50,000 (approximately US$500).

Document handling fee (for the WG 11 meeting website management): 2,000 Yen

The Facilities fee may be pre-paid by Visa or Mastercard.

Alternatively, you may pay Japanese Yen (JPY) on site. Neither personal nor traveler's check is acceptable.

[Cancellation Policies]

If cancellations are made on or before 2009-12-18, Facilities fee will be refunded. Please note that a handling charge of JPY 5,000

will be deducted prior to issuing the refund. All cancellations must be made via e-mail. Please send the cancellation notice to

mpegkyoto_at_espalier.co.jp (pls change "_at_ " to @). You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your cancellation. Cancellations

made after 2009-12-18 as well as no-shows, are liable for the full Facilities fee.

*This button will lead you to secure registration form to input your personal information, followed bycredit card payment form.

The Facilities fee includes:- meeting rooms with wireless Internet access, A/V equipment and power plugs- two coffee breaks each day (at 10:30 and 15:30)- registration and information desk

Passport and VISA

Participants are advised to check regulations regarding passport, visa and particularly the time required to

obtain a visa. If you need any documents for the acquisition of a visa, please contact Ms. Yukiko

Ogura(ogura_at_itscj.ipsj.or.jp - pls change "_at_ " to @), IPSJ/ITSCJ, as soon as possible.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan:

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

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Hotel Reservation

Contact point

JTB Western Japan Corp., MICE Centerthe 91st ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC29/WG11 meeting DeskTel: +81-6-6260-5076Fax: +81-6-6263-0717E-mail: westec_op5_at_jtb.jp (pls change "_at_ " to @)Office hours:9:30-17:30 (weekdays only)

Accommodations

Following 7 hotels are blocked. Delegates are requested to book hotels online athttps://amarys-jtb.jp/iso-iec-jtc1-sc29-wg11/

In every room of all hotels, high speed LAN is available free of charge except for Kyoto Tokyu Hotel,where Internet connection is provided with charge of either 1,260 yen per 24 hrs or 100 yen per 10mins. Please note that in order to make your hotel reservation, a full deposit will be necessary.

No. Hotel Room type

Rates (JPY)per personincluding

breakfast, taxand service

charge

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Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (Nearest hotel to KRP)From Kyoto station: Take Kyoto city bus #28 to theHorikawa Gojo (4th) bus stop then walk 3 min. or take taxifrom Kyoto station

Single 10,500

Twin 7,500

Twin (Single use) 12,500

Double

Double (Single use) 12,500

2Hotel Granvia KyotoWithin the Kyoto station building

Twin 13,650


3Hotel Keihan Kyoto3 mins. walk from Kyoto station thru underpass to south

Single 8,500

Twin 6,500


4Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto1 min. walk from Kyoto station to north

Single 8,000

Twin 7,000


5APA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae5 min. walk from Kyoto station north exit to west

Single 8,000

6Aranvert Hotel Kyoto20minutes on foot (5min. by car) from JR Kyoto Station.

Single 8,500

Twin 7,500


7Comfort Inn Kyoto Gojo5 min. by car from JR Kyoto Station (Room rates aredifferent from day to day)

Single6,300 through

7,600

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Deadline of Hotel Reservation

The Deadline for reservation is at 2009-12-28 17:00 [Japan Standard Time GMT+9]

Cancellation/Revision

Please revise and/or cancel your reservation online at

https://amarys-jtb.jp/iso-iec-jtc1-sc29-wg11/

*In case of cancellation, your deposit will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees as follows.

*Please note that all refunds will be made after the meeting.

*Cancellation Fee when notice is given:

　8 days or more days prior to the first night of stay 　No charge　

　2 to 7 days before the first night of stay　　20% of daily room charge　

　1 day before the first night of stay　　40% of daily room charge　

　The first night of stay　　50% of daily room charge　

　No notice given　　100% of daily room charge　


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Social Event

Enjoy Traditional Noh Play and Maiko Dance

Date: Wed, 2010-01-20

17:30 Meet at Bldg.4 entrance

18:00 Buses depart to Kawamura Noh-butai (theater)

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18:30 Noh Play (traditional Japanese theatergoing)

19:10 Buses depart to Kyoto Kokusai Hotel

19:30 Banquet starts

22:30 Close

Return: Take metro


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Demonstrations

On Site Demonstrations in KRP

Date: Jan.21(Thu) - Jan.22(Fri)Place: Banquet hall (B1F, Bld.4)Theme: MPEG7-based Lecture Archive systemMultiview/Depth camera system for 3DTVIPTV/CODEC development platform

NHK Lab. Tour in Tokyo

Date: Jan.23(Sat) 13:30-15:30Bus: Free shuttle buses depart 12:30 at Marunouchi gate of JR Tokyo station.Place: NHK Science & Tech Research Lab., TokyoTheme: Super Hivision System, etc.

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Menu Welcome to The 91st MPEG Meeting!mpeg.espalier.co.jp/MPEGKyotoHP.pdfTel. +81-75-702-5489, open 8 AM to 9 PM in JST If you fly to Narita International Airport (NRT) Take JR Narita